Peru

Peru: White gold of the CordilleraPrecious summits and Inca treasuresThe Andean mountain peaks and the pre-Colombian legends fascinate you? Do not waste your time looking for your El Dorado: take off to Peru, at the speed of the condor! Crossed by the mythical Andean range, this country of South America, locked between Ecuador and Chile, is the cradle of the Inca Empire and is rare gem you are looking for. On the land of the Quechuas, no need to dig the earth to find treasures: just raise your head. At 2 000m, in the wild mountain range of Vilcanota, contemplate the extraordinary Machu Picchu –sacred city of the sons of the sun- and at 3 500m, admire the ancient Inca capital, Cuzco, and its colossal vestiges. At last, at 6 000m, catch a glance of the divine Ausangate or its uncountable cousins of Cordillera Blanca …In this exceptional mountain range classified as “World heritage”, the conquistadores of white summits will discover green settings, necklaces of colored lakes and glittering glaciers, crystalline waters and mountain gems like the Alpamayo or the Huascaran: jewel of the collection (6 768m). But the most precious of all is under the ponchos. From the valley of Ancash to the Altiplano, from remote villages to colorful bustling markets; just to hold out the hand. Whether they are lamas breeders, simple farmers or craftsmen; the Peruvians of the high plateaus conceal treasures of kindness and humanity. In these communities where continue numerous ancestral customs still prevail, the language of the heart is alive…